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Raven's Bookish Network proudly presents A Sea Of Pearls & Leaves by Rosalyn Briar, a fantasy novel, with LGBTQ+ romance and a twist on the classic "love triangle"! Book released on December 1st 2020.
About the book:
Princess Ingrid of Norella Isle does not want to get married. So, her priestess girlfriend, Lilura, devises a wicked plot to deter suitors with a nearly impossible marriage contract: should Ingrid die first, her husband must be buried at sea beside her.
The plan backfires when all seven suitors agree, and the king announces a competition for Ingrid’s hand. Ingrid must keep her head above water as she deals with the suitors, a jealous girlfriend, and the news of two murdered priestesses.
As the suitors are eliminated, one man stands out: the quirky and anxious Prince Soren who charms both Ingrid and Lilura. When Lilura goes missing, Ingrid and Soren must piece together who has murdered the priestesses and why before it’s too late.
Book Tour on Instagram
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Day 1
"An enchanting retelling of "The Three Snake-Leaves"
Excerpt:
“Should I die first, my husband must agree to be buried at sea beside me, so as not to live a single day without his love.”
Day 2
"I love the setting and how the story swifts and is different from the original while keeping the Grimms' dark atmosphere."
@helena.zervakou.zelin
Excerpt:
"Soon, even the white of her bones is swallowed up by the deep"
Day 3
"A Sea Of Pearls And Leaves had me hooked from the start, the style of writing was so beautiful. I love reading fantasy and this book had everything that makes this genre so good!"
@jenanreadsbooks
Excerpt:
"The waves patiently wait to drag me into the depths of the sea."
Day 4
"This book captivated my interest from the cover alone. Then I started reading it and let me say I'm still captivated. Briar is really talented and it shows. Her writing is really magical and the plot is so interesting. Her characters are so realistic and I love the romance."
"I also loved the plot and it’s queer representative - a girl in a wlw relationship forced to marry a prince before she gets to rule, and the princes competing in stupid and dangerous tasks to win her hand??? Sign me up for that please!!!"
Day 5
Excerpt:
"Ingrid's presence is like a bubbling elixir to my sorrow, but sometimes I must feel my own pain."
Q&A with author Rosalyn Briar & @thesunandalltheotherstars
Q: What inspired you to write A Sea of Pearls and Leaves?
A: I have always loved the Grimm’s Fairy Tales. One called “The Three Snake-Leaves” is a favorite of mine. I felt compelled to write a twisted and haunting retelling of it!
Q: Which character is your favorite and why?
A: That’s difficult because I love them all! But I have a special place in my heart for Soren! He is such a sweet cinnamon roll and was a blast to write.
Q: Which scenario in the book did you love writing or has special importance?
A: I really loved writing the spooky scenes where Ingrid is haunted by her doppelgänger. I have a love for scary things, so writing those scenes were fun for me!
Q: What is the story behind the title of this book? A: I wanted the title to reflect some of the important aspects of the story. The sea is very important to the culture and mythology, the pearls are important to Ingrid and Lilura’s superstitions, and the leaves are important to the magical aspects of the story.
Q: What do you want the readers to perceive/learn from your book? A: I first and foremost want to entertain—I really hope this story is a fun escape for readers. But I also want readers to see that love comes in various forms and love is the reason we live.
About the Author
Rosalyn Briar is a former teacher who is married to her high school sweetheart. Together, they have built a beautiful life and have two fearless daughters. Rosalyn is obsessed with gothic fairy tales, scary movies, sun dresses, traveling, and reading books. She is the published author of The Crown of Bones and A Sea of Pearls & Leaves, both of which are fairy tale retellings. Rosalyn is also the host of #NovelBuilding, a daily Twitter question with monthly themes for fellow writers to connect. When Rosalyn isn’t writing or reading, you can find her playing dress-up with her two princesses or exploring the woods for wildflowers.
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